Easy Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiche

Sometimes the easiest desserts are the ones everyone remembers! These Easy Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches come together in minutes using store-bought cookies and vanilla ice cream, then get rolled in your favorite toppings for a fun, customizable treat that's perfect for warm weather.

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

These homemade ice cream sandwiches are incredibly easy to make, require no baking, and can be customized for everyone in the family. They're a fun dessert project for kids and adults alike, making them perfect for summer entertaining or keeping a sweet treat ready in the freezer.

Easy Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 20–30 minutes
Cook Time: None
Servings: 8 ice cream sandwiches

Ingredients

• ½ gallon vanilla ice cream
• 16 store-bought M&M'S cookies
• Mini chocolate chips
• Sweetened coconut flakes
• Sliced almonds
• Chopped walnuts
• Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

1. Place each topping into its own small bowl.
2. Turn one cookie upside down and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
3. Place a second cookie on top, right-side up, and gently press together.
4. Use a butter knife or small offset spatula to smooth the ice cream around the edges.
5. Roll the exposed ice cream edge in your favorite topping, or mix and match toppings for different flavors.
6. If needed, gently press the toppings into the ice cream with your hands so they stick.
7. Place each finished ice cream sandwich on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
8. Freeze for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
9. Wrap each sandwich individually in parchment paper and store in a gallon-sized freezer bag until ready to enjoy.

🍪 Try chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, or sugar cookies for different flavor combinations.

Whether you're celebrating summer, hosting a backyard cookout, or simply looking for an easy dessert, these Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches are always a hit. With endless topping combinations and almost no prep work, they're a fun recipe you'll want to make again and again.